Gloria
Van Morrison and Johny Lee Hooker Lyrics


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Like to tell you 'bout my baby
You know she comes around
Just 'bout five feet-four
A-from her head to the ground
You know she comes around here
At just about midnight
She make me feel so good, Lord
She make me feel alright

And her name is G
L
O
R
I
G-L-O-R-I-A (Gloria)
G-L-O-R-I-A (Gloria)
I'm gonna shout it all night (Gloria)
I'm gonna shout it every day (Gloria)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

She comes around here
Just about midnight
She make me feel so good, Lord
I want to say she make me feel alright
Comes walkin' down my street
Woah, she comes up to my house
She knock upon my door
And then she comes to my room
And she make me feel alright

G-L-O-R-I-A (Gloria)
G-L-O-R-I-A (Gloria)
I'm gonna shout it all night (Gloria)
I'm gonna shout it every day (Gloria)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
So good (Gloria)
Alright




Feels so good (Gloria)
Alright, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Gloria" by Van Morrison is a celebration of female sexuality and vitality. The lyrics describe a woman who comes around at midnight and makes the singer, presumably a man, feel good and alright. Her name is Gloria, which is spelled out in the chorus. The repetition of her name and the shouted "yeah, yeah, yeah" convey love and passion for this woman.


The singer describes Gloria as being just about five feet-four and coming up to his house and room. This suggests a close physical relationship between them. What's interesting about the song is that it doesn't objectify or demean Gloria in any way. She remains a strong, independent woman who exudes confidence and sexual energy. The singer is drawn to her and celebrates her.


One interpretation of the song is that Gloria represents freedom and liberation from the constraints of society. The singer is looking for a way to break free and be himself, and Gloria offers him that escape. The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Jimi Hendrix and The Doors, and has become a classic rock standard.


Line by Line Meaning

Like to tell you 'bout my baby
I would like to introduce my girlfriend to you


You know she comes around
She visits me frequently


Just 'bout five feet-four
Her height is approximately 5 feet 4 inches


A-from her head to the ground
This height is measured from the top of her head to the soles of her feet


You know she comes around here
She frequently visits this location


At just about midnight
She usually arrives at close to midnight


She make me feel so good, Lord
She comforts me and makes me happy


She make me feel alright
She makes me feel content and at peace


And her name is G L O R I A
Her name is Gloria spelled with each letter pronounced separately


G-L-O-R-I-A (Gloria)
The spelling of her name is reiterated


I'm gonna shout it all night (Gloria)
I will repeatedly call out her name throughout the night


I'm gonna shout it every day (Gloria)
I will constantly call out her name every day


Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An enthusiastic exclamation of happiness


Comes walkin' down my street
She walks along the road where I live


Woah, she comes up to my house
She approaches my home


She knock upon my door
She knocks on my door to get my attention


And then she comes to my room
She enters my personal space


G-L-O-R-I-A (Gloria)
The spelling of her name is reiterated once more


So good (Gloria)
The feeling she brings is good


Alright
An expression of being content or satisfied


Feels so good (Gloria)
The satisfaction she gives is delightful


Alright, yeah
I am perfectly content and happy with her




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Written by: Van Morrison

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@svenrb

I've been a fan of the blues and both John Lee Hooker and of Van Morrison for decades. This just put it all together. This is the best version of "Gloria" ever.

@tinocastro3678

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@noneyabeeswax6740

Heard many collaborations of Johnnie and Van. This is without a doubt the best song that came out it.

@Davett53

2022.......John Lee Hooker lived into his 80s,....he died in June of 2001, he was able to perform until he took his last breath. He was a powerhouse in the Blues genre.

@RaelsieG

No one sings it better than these two awesome performers.  Just love this!  

@thomasmcginn795

Said.

@bettyleasure8293

The first song I heard from Van Morrison. I love this duet, so great.

@rolandlamore5439

If there is a more talented dualists out there . Please Please show me . Because this is pure GOLD in my eyes and can't be topped !!!
Johnnie slamming it on the G -tar & Van the Man pumping the vocal's like no other.

@eddiefurbee2917

This is bangin ....masterpiece

@stephendobson6472

Could be close to the coolest thing ever..😉

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